The following table compares Cisco Nexus 2000 Series models. For a complete catalog of all Cisco Nexus switch specifications and ordering information, refer to the Cisco Switch Guide.
| Cisco Nexus 2224TP | Cisco Nexus 2248TP | Cisco Nexus 2248TP-E | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric Extender Host Interfaces | 24 | 48 | 48 |
| Fabric Extender Host Interface Types | 100BASE-T/1000BASE-T ports: RJ-45 connectors | 100BASE-T/1000BASE-T ports: RJ-45 connectors | 100BASE-T/1000BASE-T ports: RJ-45 connectors |
| Fabric Extender Fabric Interfaces | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Fabric Speed | 20 Gbps in each direction (40 Gbps full duplex) | 40 Gbps in each direction (80 Gbps full duplex) | 40 Gbps in each direction (80 Gbps full duplex) |
| Oversubscription | 1.2:1 | 1.2:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Performance | Hardware forwarding at 88 Gbps or 65 mpps | Hardware forwarding at 176 Gbps or 131 mpps | Hardware forwarding at 176 Gbps or 131 mpps |
| Cisco Parent Switch | Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, and 9000 Series | Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, and 9000 Series | Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, and 9000 Series |
| FCoE Support | No | No | No |
| Cisco Nexus 2232PP | Cisco Nexus 2248PQ | Cisco Nexus 2232TM | Cisco Nexus 2232TM-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric Extender Host Interfaces | 32 | 48 | 32 | 32 |
| Fabric Extender Host Interface Types | 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet ports SFP/SFP+ | 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet ports SFP/SFP+ | 1/10GBASE-T ports: RJ-45 connectors | 1/10GBASE-T ports: RJ-45 connectors |
| Fabric Extender Fabric Interfaces | 8 | 4 QSFP+ (16 x 10 GE) | Uplink module: 8 SFP+ (N2K-M2800P) | 8 SFP+ |
| Fabric Speed | 80 Gbps in each direction (160 Gbps full duplex) | 160 Gbps in each direction (320 Gbps full duplex) | 80 Gbps in each direction (160 Gbps full duplex) | 80 Gbps in each direction (160 Gbps full duplex) |
| Oversubscription | 4:1 | 3:1 | 4:1 | 4:1 |
| Performance | Hardware forwarding at 560 Gbps or 595 mpps | Hardware forwarding at 960 Gbps or 952 mpps | Hardware forwarding at 560 Gbps or 595 mpps | Hardware forwarding at 560 Gbps or 595 mpps |
| Cisco Parent Switch | Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, and 9000 Series | Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, and 9000 Series | Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, 7000, and 9000 Series | Cisco Nexus 5000, 6000, and 9000 Series |
| FCoE Support | Yes | Yes | No | Yes (Supports up to 30 meters) |